The Roman Missal: Proper of Saints, July (English) 4

1[July 6. Octave Day of SS. Peter and Paul, Apostles.—Double.]

2Introit. Ecclus. xliv. Let the people shew forth the wisdom of the saints, and the church declare their praise; and their names shall live unto generation and generation. Ps. Rejoice in the Lord, ye just: praise becometh the upright. Glory, &c.

3Prayer. Deus cujus dextera. O God, whose right hand raised up blessed Peter walking in the waves, that he might not sink, and delivered his fellow Apostle Paul in his third shipwreck from the depth of the sea, grant that by the merits of both, we may obtain the glory of eternity. Who livest, &c.

4[Lesson. Ecclus. xliv. 10—15. These are men of mercy, as p. 612.]

5Gradual. The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and the torment of malice shall not touch them.—In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die, but they are in peace. Alleluia, alleluia.—You are they who have continued with me in my temptations: and I dispose to you a kingdom, that you may sit upon thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Alleluia.

6Gospel. St Matthew xiv. 22—33. At that time, Jesus obliged his disciples to go up into the ship, and to go before him over the water, till he dismissed the people. And having dismissed the multitude, he went up into a mountain to pray; and when it was evening, he was there alone. But the ship in the midst of the sea was tossed with the waves; for the wind was contrary; and in the fourth watch of the night, he came to them walking upon the sea; and they seeing him walking upon the sea, were troubled, saying, It is an apparition: and they cried out for fear. And immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good heart; it is I, fear ye not. And Peter making answer, said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me to come to thee upon the waters: and he said, Come. And Peter going down out of the ship, walked upon the water to come to Jesus. But seeing the wind strong, he was afraid; and when he began to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretching forth his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, O thou of little faith, why dost thou doubt? And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased; and they that were in the ship, came and adored him, saying, Indeed thou art the Son of God. Credo.

7Offertory. The saints shall rejoice in glory, they shall be joyful in their beds: the high praises of God shall be in their mouth.

8Secret. We offer thee, O Lord, prayers and gifts; and that they may be worthy of thy regard, may we be assisted by the prayers of thy apostles Peter and Paul. Through our Lord, &c.

9[Preface, of Apostles, as page 22.]

10Communion. The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and the torment of malice shall not touch them: in the sight of the unwise they seemed to die, but they are in peace.

11Postcom. Protege. Protect thy people, O Lord; and preserve by perpetual defence those who confide in the patronage of thy apostles Peter and Paul. Through, &c.